São Luís to Caxias flights
Caxias lies 279 km (174 mi) south of São Luís, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there, and where to book.
A nonstop flight would take about 1 h 6 min gate to gate, based on the distance and typical cruise speed with taxi and climb allowed for; connecting itineraries add the layover on top.
| São Luís | Caxias | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 917,237 | 163,546 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 83 m (272 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
| Nearest large airport | SLZ, 10 km out | THE, 63 km out |
| Postal codes | 65000-000 | 65600-000 |
Airports at each end
Leaving São Luís
São Luís is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ), 10 km (6 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,828 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
Arriving in Caxias
Caxias is served by one airport with scheduled flights. The closest large one is Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE), 63 km (39 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,218 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft.
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (regional) | THE | 63 km (39 mi) | 7,218 ft | 219 ft |
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Common questions
How far is Caxias from São Luís?
279 km (174 mi) in a straight line, south of São Luís.
How long does it take to get from São Luís to Caxias by air?
About 1 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds for a nonstop flight. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São Luís and Caxias?
No, both are on America/Fortaleza at the moment.
Which airports are used for São Luís to Caxias flights?
Typically Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ) to Senador Petrônio Portela Airport (THE).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.